Significant Accounting Policies - Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Off-balance sheet concentrations of credit risk	$ 0	$ 0

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instruments, Off-Balance Sheet Risk, Amount

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